Dairy

Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.

60 dairy families receive grants of $20,000

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is thrilled to announce that one million litres of Farmers’ Fund milk has been sold at Coles’ supermarkets in Victoria since the product’s launch last September.

Pooley Bridge Sid Bonnie 12 tops dispersal at $5500

A large crowd of Holstein enthusiasts were at Shepparton for the Combined Master Breeders Dispersal Sale of Spring calving heifers of the Pooley Bridge and Amelia Park herds.

Paringa Archival Brooke tops Paringa sale at $8000

A large crowd of interested Holstein fanciers were at the Shepparton Selling Centre for the 3rd Stage Complete Dispersal Sale of the long established dual Master Breeder Paringa herd of Pam Malcolm.

Fonterra reports $196 million net loss after tax

Fonterra has reported a net loss after tax of $196 million and outlined a plan to improve business performance.

10c a litre milk levy to help dairy farmers

Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud has applauded Woolworths fo​r its 10 cent a litre milk levy to help dairy farmers.

Return on assets remain constant for dairy farms

The 2018 Dairy Farm Monitor Report has found that return on total assets has remained constant across Victoria on average, despite average profit being the fifth lowest in the 12-year history of the project.

Fonterra reduces farm gate milk price to $6.70/kgMS

Fonterra has announced a revision to its forecast 2017/18 Farmgate Milk Price, and updated its normalised earnings per share and dividend guidance.

Calister Maebull takes lift in August ABVs

Calister MAEBULL has taken a lift in his August ABV and is now a clear choice for dairy farmers looking for reliable, modern genetics.

Latest hay and grain reports now available

Dairy Australia’s latest hay and grain reports are now available.

Seagull-Bay leads the way in August proofs

ABS continues to lead the way in dairy genetics, delivering another crop of superior sires perfectly suited to Australian dairy systems.

Young family a winner in 2018 Milk Quality Awards

For second generation Wyuna dairy farmer Jack Young, maintaining great milk quality isn’t just rewarding – it’s a family tradition.

ABS adds Kenobi to Icon sire lineup

ABS Global has added 29HO18708 KENOBI to the already rich Icon Sire™ lineup.